User Experience Designer, Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a User Experience Designer, Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a User Experience Designer, Associate in the United States is $91,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a User Experience Designer, Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,519
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,129 to $99,243
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,734
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User Experience Designer, Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $99,243 $8,270 $1,909 $48
Average $91,251 $7,604 $1,755 $44
25th Percentile $83,129 $6,927 $1,599 $40
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Key Factors That Influence User Experience Designer, Associate Salaries

A User Experience Designer, Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects User Experience Designer, Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a User Experience Designer, Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,946
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,193
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,251
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,542
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,777
Levels Salary
Entry Level User Experience Designer, Associate$87,946
Intermediate Level User Experience Designer, Associate$88,193
Senior Level User Experience Designer, Associate$91,251
Specialist Level User Experience Designer, Associate$94,542
Expert Level User Experience Designer, Associate$94,777
$87,946 0 yr
$88,193 < 2 yrs
$91,251 2-4 yrs
$94,542 5-8 yrs
$94,777 > 8 yrs
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How Do User Experience Designer, Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract User Experience Designer, Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $101,033.
  • California: $100,650.
  • Massachusetts: $99,308.

Top Paying Cities for User Experience Designer, Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $115,095
  • San Francisco: $113,963
  • Oakland: $111,435

What Skills Can Increase a User Experience Designer, Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 4.49% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • System Design (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): Systems design is the process of defining elements of a system like modules, architecture, components and their interfaces and data for a system based on the specified requirements.
  • JavaScript (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 4.49%
System Design 2.98%
JavaScript 2.24%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a User Experience Designer, Associate's salary.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Authenticity
 $95,813
5%
Prioritization
 $93,988
3%
Storytelling
 $93,988
3%
Products and Services
 $93,988
3%
Innovation
 $93,988
3%
Leadership
 $93,988
3%
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User Experience Designer, Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a User Experience Designer, Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$83,129
Average $91,251/year
$99,243
$6,927
Average $7,604/month
$8,270
$1,599
Average $1,755/week
$1,909
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Average $44/hour
$48
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $99,243 $8,270 $1,909 $48
Average $91,251 $7,604 $1,755 $44
25th Percentile $83,129 $6,927 $1,599 $40

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Salary Trends for User Experience Designer, Associate

Salaries for a User Experience Designer, Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,492 in 2023 to around $103,197 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of User Experience Designer, Associate salary trends, .

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